Pacific Swift Trip 4 2008

The day dawned clear and bright and offered a window to weather Brooks Pennisula before the SE winds close in again. Taking advantage of this opportunity we got underway right after breakfast to make the 45 NM passage before evening. We made good time under power seeing several humpbacks as we rounded Solander Island, a ragged island extended past the outer extremity of Brooks Penninsula, home to many sealions and birds, bearing the scars of many a winter storm. The breeze freshened and we slowed a bit but carried on. Just past Brooks we stopped at a favourite fishing hole, pulling in 8 good sized fish in as many minutes. The largest was a cod of about 50 pounds nearly 4 feet long. Matt the burly bosun could barely lift it once netted. With our share of fresh fish aboard, all hands set full sail to sail towards Nasparti Inlet to seek shelter for the night. All hands are in high spirits, whales, big fish, sun and sails keep all in a great mood.